Im getting close to finishing preperations for my swap (built H22 into ?) and Im having a hard time understanding some basic things.

I hear alot that an H22 CRX is faster than a H22 eg hatch. But as I research the factory specs on these cars I see that an eg hatch in the vx or cx trim is weighing in at 2094 lbs-2108 lbs. I also see that the CRX (90-91 dx model) weighs in 2097-2103 lbs. This of course shows the weights to be nearly identical. So assumming that they are running the exact same drivetrain and tranny, why would one be any faster than the other? You'd think that they would run the same times.

I just wanna know since the latest SCC (i know they cant drive) showed the Hasport H22 crx running a 14.1 et with an lsd on street tires. This is a far cry from what many h22 rex owners claim for times. And slower than what Ive seen some H22 eg hatches run.

So whats the dilly? Can someone straighten me out so I can buy a car to swap?!?! Is there any truth to the CRX being the faster of the 2? Since swap prices are somewhat similar I want the best bang for my buck and need some help.


Modified by NXLude at 9:17 AM 7/24/2005

 

If the weight of the cars is similar it would come down to rolling resistance, drivetrain efficiency, weight distribution (for traction) and aerodynamics. Since the crx and eg are going to be using the same drivetrain, have similar weight distribution, and similar if not the same tires--its all aerodynamics. I know the 88-91 crx has a Cd of 0.32-0.33--not sure about the eg. Although I like efs' and crxs' more than egs'(efs are the best), the h22 swap into a 92-95 chassis makes alot more sense than into an 88-91 chassis. You have far more room for the engine, the swap is a whole lot easier, maintenance is most likely easier--and the 88-91s (it seems to me) would only make good drag cars with an h22 (correct me if I am wrong--owners of this swap) while the egs' are more versatile with an h22. This is just my opinion.